For residents of Geita Municipality, life is about to change as the TACTIC project rolls out major infrastructure investments, including 17 kilometres of tarmac roads and a new regional bus terminal.
The roads, already under construction, are expected to make it easier for businesses to reach customers, farmers to transport produce, and families to connect with social services.
Street lights along the roads will also allow trade to continue into the night while improving safety for pedestrians.
For food vendor Faraja Magulu, whose business sits along the Mkolani-Mwatulole road, the project brings hope.
“The new road will attract more people, which means more customers for us. It is a blessing, especially for women like me who depend on small businesses,” she said.
Community leaders share her optimism. Edward Misalaba, Chairman of Mwatulole Ward, said the road construction will “energize local business and make the area more attractive for investment.”
At the same time, the new Geita Regional Bus Terminal is nearing completion. Residents have long demanded a modern facility, and officials say the new stand will not only ease travel but also boost municipal revenues more than threefold, from TZS 700,000 per day to TZS 2.5 million.
Municipal Director Yefred Myenzi noted that the changes go beyond revenue. “These projects will reshape how our city looks and functions. Improved infrastructure creates opportunities for growth and gives residents confidence in the future of Geita,” he said.
As construction moves forward, the projects symbolize more than new tarmac and buildings — they represent a shift toward a safer, more vibrant, and more connected Geita.